The Farrynheight Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Authentic Vulnerability with Jesse Israel Apr 27, 2021

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Jesse Israel (@jesseisrael) has been making noise since founding his first company, Cantora Records, as a sophomore at NYU. But, as a result of turning up the volume as a founder, he yearned to find some peace and quiet as a human. He started Medi Club--a community of creatives and entrepreneurs who come together monthly to practice meditation--as his antidote, and soon a global craze was born. Since launching over 300 circle programs, Israel has continued on to found The Big Quiet, a movement that gathers thousands of individuals in iconic places around the world to engage in mass meditations. In 2020 he joined Oprah and WW on tour to lead mediations for arenas of 15,000+, and continues to advise companies like Adidas, Google, and Ford. In this episode, we explore his road to mediation and unpack how authentic vulnerability contributes to essential growth.

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Bonus Episode: Beat the Burnout Dec 01, 2020

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“We worked hard this past month. Let’s take a pause and enjoy it,” says our very own brand marketer, Jwala Gandhi. “Those little things make a big difference.” But how does one do that in a WFH world? The lines are blurred, the screens omnipresent. The concept of time off seems redundant when you’re working from the comfort of your own home in sweats. In this special bonus episode, Farryn opens the floor to the Farrynheight team to talk about the chronic exhaustion we know as burnout. We’re surrounded by work, so how can we tell if we’re almost – but not quite – burned out? Join us as we talk it over, take a walk, have some fun and turn off our phones in order to show up stronger and more sane than ever.

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Flowing with Jonah Fay-Hurvitz Nov 10, 2020

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“We often say stand for one thing and express it a million ways, which is why I say ‘strategy actually liberates brands to explore and experiment’ around their mission and vision.” Jonah Fay-Hurvitz is Head of Strategy at Red Antler, a branding agency based in Brooklyn, New York, that works with some of the greatest startups and new ventures defining the past decade. From Casper to Allbirds, Fay-Hurwitz is the man with a plan that’s partially responsible for a fresh new guard of brands that are doing things differently, more responsibly, more transparently, more connectedly, and more in touch with their audiences and communities. In this episode, Farryn and Jonah unpack the “why’s” of the world...way beyond brand strategy. “Once we establish the ‘why,’ we can then take a brand’s product or service to a more meaningful place that goes beyond anything functional, and to a place that speaks with emotional weight and purpose.”

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WTF is Mindfulness with Mitra Manesh Oct 20, 2020

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“Being aware and accepting of the present moment experience that you're having, with compassion and with curiosity.” With clients ranging from institutions like Amazon, Merrill Lynch, UCLA, to celebrities and everyday individuals working to lead more mindful lives, Mitra Manesh, founder of Innermap, host of the Lights On podcast, mindfulness thought leader, brings a unique blended approach to her teachings and guidance. In this episode she sits down with friend and client Farryn to delve into the many layers of mindfulness and redefine the practice as a whole.

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Telling Your Story with Musa Tariq Oct 06, 2020

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“No one takes the time, even five minutes, with a blank piece of paper to write a plan for their life,” says Musa Tariq. The former Global Head of Marketing at AirBnb applies the same strategy to life as he does the countless brands he advises. In this episode, Farryn catches up with her longtime friend to explore the concept of storytelling. “I've put together so many proposals, and project plans for so many different things, from shoes, to cars, to computers. But so many people have never done that for themselves,” Tariq states. From brand values to points of distinction, Tariq advocates for the same approach in building both brand and personal identities.

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Dressing Your Brand with Sophie Lopez Sep 22, 2020

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Showing up is half the battle, how we show up matters. That’s what celebrity stylist and GQ veteran, Sophie Lopez, believes. “You are your own walking billboard of who you are. It’s an advertisement of you,” says Lopez who counts the likes of Kate Hudson as one of her top clients. “It’s about zeroing in and figuring out what serves you,” says Lopez, “what makes you feel a certain way, and also what might present out to the world what you want in order to achieve or reach something.” In this episode Farryn and Sophie explore the overlapping worlds of branding and fashion. How personal presentation shapes a meeting, a day, even a career and all the ways in which we display our own brand without even noticing it.

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Understanding Empathy as the New Language of Leadership with Michael Ventura Sep 08, 2020

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Understanding empathy is the first step to practice it - and it’s not about what you want, but about listening to the other person and doing what works best for them, not for you.

Especially when it comes to the workplace, the world has sufficiently changed for people to expect to be treated as humans when it comes to their work - regardless of what that is - and it is the employer’s job to assure that they are in touch with their empathic capabilities in order for them to show up as real leaders.

Teaching us that empathy is not a gift that some have but something that can and must be trained, we have today’s guest Michael Ventura, entrepreneur, creative director, and author. His book ‘Applied Empathy’ was firstly published in 2018, and it was meant for us to learn about the new language of leadership - empathy. With his book, Michael shows us how to unlock our ability to design solutions, spark innovation, and solve tough challenges with empathy at the center.

In addition, Michael is the founder of Sub Rosa - a strategy and design firm that has worked with some of the world’s largest brands - as well as he has served as a board member and adviser to various well-known organizations. He is also a visiting lecturer at Princeton University and the United States Military Academy at West Point. Lastly, he also leads a thriving indigenous medicine practice and owns and operates a globally recognized design store with his wife, in New York.

Tune in to Episode 05 of The Farrynheight Podcast, to explore how to challenge yourself in any area you set your mind to and go through the journey that will take you to the other side.

Some questions I ask:

How do you apply empathy to businesses? (05:39)
Do you think resiliency and empathy are critical to creating culture? (08:42)
How can I be a more empathetic leader? (10:30)
What do you think is fundamental to leadership? (29:13)
Do you feel like you've taken this sort of understanding of empathy and had it bleed outside of just the office? (37:20)

In this episode, you will learn:

The correct definition of empathy (02:09)
The role empathy plays in business. (08:53)
How COVID has triggered a desire for people to know each other better (13:59)
Why being a more empathic leader starts with active listening (18:35)
What Michael has learned through his journey with empathy (29:23)
How Michael applies his empathy knowledge to his personal life (37:34)

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Book: Michael Ventura - Applied Empathy: The New Language of Leadership

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Unpacking Clarity in Leadership with Karen Kelly Aug 25, 2020

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What does it actually mean to gain clarity?

“Clarity” is such a buzz word that gets thrown around, but it rarely gets unpacked beyond the surface layer. For me, learning how to create clarity was one of the most challenging lessons I’ve learned as a leader. Without personal or organizational clarity, it’s hard to identify the endgame, and it’s impossible to effectively lead a team.

But what does it mean and how can you find it?

That’s exactly what this episode is all about. I talk with Karen Kelly, who talks about her journey from working at Taco Bell, Boston Market, Panera, Sweetgreen and Drybar. She is an unbelievably skilled operational leader who knows what it takes to build a world-class team and unleash the power of those around her.

Throughout our conversation, we unpack the concept of clarity, including why it’s important and how to do the work to gain it. Karen also shares her non-negotiables, and what muscles she’s had to work in her career and life to maintain the level of success she has today.

Some Questions I Ask:

Where did your journey begin? (2:01)
How did you gain clarity around your higher purpose of impacting people? (6:04)
What leadership skills did your CEO mentor have? (10:13)
What is the leader’s role in helping others create clarity, be fearless, and grow? (11:55)
Who is responsible for establishing clarity in business building? (27:03)
What is your brand? (36:54)

In This Episode You Will Learn:

How Karen developed her leadership skills and focused on creating impact. (6:30)
How Karen’s mentor helped Karen develop leadership skills and her career journey. (10:22)
Karen’s top 2 rules for effective leadership. (15:53)
What “creating clarity” actually means. (23:34)
What role instinct plays in creating clarity in building a business. (29:52)
Karen’s 4 core values. (38:02)

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Doing The Work with Karlee Fain Aug 11, 2020

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Doing the work, for me, means showing up. It means putting in the effort and the hours not just complaining about what you want to accomplish or who you want to be, but actually putting in the focus, the hours, the effort, the heart, and the passion towards accomplishing or working towards your goal.

Today, me and my guest, Karlee Fain, are going to unpack this idea of doing the work and how you can use it, both as an individual as well as an entrepreneur to really accomplish what you want. We’re talking about getting messy, getting your hands dirty, and putting in the work to accomplish all of your dreams, while at the same time, finding the place and the time to slow down, and pause frequently – which can really be the actual hard work for motivated individuals.

Karlee has toured the country as the personal health coach to Lil Wayne, her clients are across MTV, they've won Grammy Awards, they're some of the biggest entrepreneurs, celebrities, and influencers in this country - and today, she focuses her time working with incredibly powerful strong women who want to develop in their career, both personally and professionally.

As the founder of Every Body Thrive, her mission is to show busy people how to do less and receive more. Hustle is outdated and not sustainable, and real success in your career, body, and relationships comes from a rich soulful place that is about learning to take care of your needs, get rest, and discover your unique passions and purpose.

Tune in to this episode of Farryn Height Podcast, to learn how to courageously stop hustling for a moment to realize what is actually important for you and step into a new world where you do true work, instead of busy work.

Some questions I ask:

What has been your journey, and how you landed where you are today? (02:13)
What are your thoughts on this global pause? Do you think it will make a really positive impact as we think about what comes next? (07:13)
What was an example for you of when something got hard? (12:59)
For an entrepreneur or someone who is thinking about taking a leap and making a change, what advice would you give them? (35:35)
What is egg wisdom? (42:29)
What do you value most? (45:35)

In this episode, you’ll learn:

The importance of taking frequent pauses from your work & how to find the time to do that. (02:54)
Debunking the myth that if we slow down, things fall apart. (05:34)
The three H’s of COVID-19. (08:34)
What the ‘fertile void’ entails. (10:14)
Our career is not our identity & The myth of work-life balance. (19:30)
The importance of getting clear about the natural rhythm of your team, and creating a culture around it, rather than the other way around. (23:23)
Why authenticity and vulnerability are the new favorite qualities a leader has to have. (28:56)
What the ‘daily thrive’ practice is and how it influences all the areas of your life. (33:41)
The difference between doing the hard work versus the true work. (40:50)

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Essentialism Jul 28, 2020

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It’s no secret that western culture is rooted in materialism. Whoever has more is more successful, and, by contrast, few material items connotes an unsuccessful life.

It is important to know the difference between the things we want and the things we need. Possessions can sometimes weight us down and make us lose sight of what really matters in life. You need to create freedom for yourself through letting go of hoarding - both physically and mentally - and pave the way for a more refined framework in which to feel free living inside of.

Today, I will be talking about my personal experience with essentialism, how it helps me create clarity in my life and understand my place in the world, with the hope that it can help or serve you in a similar way as well.

Tune in to explore how to challenge yourself in any area you set your mind to and go through the journey that will take you to the other side.

In this episode, you will learn:

· How uncluttering your life leads to clarity and a new understanding of the world around you. (01:36)

· Understanding my place in the world by traveling. (03:07)

· What my first Burning Man experience was like. (07:23)

· How learning to accept yourself leads to letting go. (10:46)

· Why it’s important to start letting go of the unrealistic standards you set for yourself. (17:54)

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